BajaBroncos 2013 NORRA effort

[kaysingers]

Along for a great ride!

Andrew and Todd Z along with Paul at Bentfabaz and Randy at Driven have made this build one of the most enjoyable I have experienced. Andrew started quite awhile ago and attention to detail from day one has been second to none, and continues to be so. Cannot believe Andrew's Stroppe parts candy store. Torch was born as a propane powered runner at Stroppe's shop so the decision was made to stay period and Stroppe correct. Which we certainly have. Sometimes feel like I'm in 1969 time warp. Close to the finish and truck is just amazing. Torch runs strong and handles well. Should be lots of fun. Have made lots of friends, Todd and Andrew and his wife Flannery have been extremely gracious and have embraced my entire family and made this entire process very comfortable. This is our first venture into this type of racing. Have been involved in other vintage racing arenas. Off-roading vintage racing has a slightly different feel.....tremendous amounts of support from everyone and I mean everyone. A genuine focus on preserving the period correctness of the build along with an in depth education on what's being done and the history behind our efforts. AND....lets not forget the having fun aspect. Just enjoyable, for me to sit back as the old guy, and watch the excitement as they go about doing something that they have an obvious passion for! PRETTY DARN COOL. Gary Kaysinger.

 

[BajaBronco]

By the way, the axles were done by a guy named Sandy Cone, so I don't feel too bad about that! (Sandy raced against Stroppe from the very first Baja races thru the 70s, and eventually worked for Stroppe after it became Luben in 75, with Stroppes blessing even tho he was no longer part of the company).

 

[BajaBronco]

Here's hoping your night driving is limited to looking for restaurants. Good luck and safe travels.

10-4 on that. Thanks for the tip on the place outside of cabo too...get ready for next year......

 

[Bajabrewer]

DAMN I wish I lived closer! Looks like you guys are setting up to have a fantasic time. I'm looking forward to the updates!

 

[toddz69]

Here's hoping your night driving is limited to looking for restaurants. Good luck and safe travels.

Thanks Gary! Sage advice for sure. Andrew and I were talking again last week about our NicksTrix-sponsored corporate dinner in BofLA last year long after dark! Good times.

Todd Z.

 

[BajaBronco]

DAMN I wish I lived closer! Looks like you guys are setting up to have a fantasic time. I'm looking forward to the updates!

True, hey you and Jeff were there testing in spirit, check the shirt!

 

[Bajabrewer]

Very Cool! I got up early today because of a Lightning & Thunder show & I open a pic of you under Blue skys in T-shirt weather. %) We need some of that good weather here in Michigan so I can get rolling on my project again. Have lots of fun & remember we LOVE pics & vids!

 

[1sicbronconut]

Thanks guys, Yes, this truck has taken a little while to complete, but the end is near thankfully.

Motor is a stroked 5.0, with 331 cubes and same induction as our '69 Winner Bronco. It felt pretty good the other day, but I'm still going to map and tune the advance curve and maybe jet up a size.

Always better to be a little rich than a little lean! Have fun still need to make it down to pit for you guys one of these years.

 

[Oakland Bronco]

Good luck Andrew and Todd (et al.)!

 

[bbolander]

Great news Andrew! Have fun and good luck!

 

[DirtDonk]

Have you mounted the old Formula Desert Dog tires up yet?
I know you've got to have a set of them buried somewhere! Probably serial numbered and raced in Baja. You know... "Only used once. Have less than 1500 miles on the set." as the ad said.
Or maybe use that set of old Big Oly Firestones instead?

They'd go with the wheels so perfectly.

Paul

 

[BajaBronco]

a Shirt!

We ended up making a shirt for the team this year. Kaysinger Racing ordered up an additional set that I'll have for sale if anyone wants, yet, another Early bronco T-shirt. I will have these at Fabulous Fords next week. Anyone further away PM me about getting one. They are really nice ICE gray Hanes Beefy Ts.

 

[toddz69]

My favorite image from this year's event. Photo courtesy of Jeff Furrier.

Todd Z.

 

[enesset]

More Baja/Norra

Here is one of my favorites, i wish every sunrise looked like that.

This was the morning in Bay of LA.

 

[enesset]

More NORRA

I didn't ask Greg if he posts here but this photo is a cool one he took.

 

[BajaBronco]

Nice Photos guys! Love the sunrise and Greg's pic of me dropping into that hole. Or maybe the hole is just after that little drop down. There's a good video we'll have to see about posting where we are about to pass a Manx. I got home yesterday late, and am still unloading all the stuff. Will download my pics soon!

 

[andyp]

Andrew made a stop in Santa Clara and I was able to see his Stroppe racer he owns with Todd Z. That is one very cool truck. Racers are so different. They look like regular Broncos from 20 ft but they are are all business up close.

 

[enesset]

Norra

I think I've posted this link before..... you mention "the business" check out this link and listen to the Red Racer engine note as it backs off the trailer last year at the 2012 event. I wish I had some good audio of us blasting through the desert. Goosebumps for car guys.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5VxANWsepk

 

[toddz69]

Here's an iphone video of some of our travels on Day 3:

https://www.youtube.com:443/watch?v=oxdZD29pAUk&list=PLKEIJaE58SYkXTINJ496SbYMNb3Ho-kb7

A lot of background noise but it gives you an idea.

And here's our start on Day 1:

https://www.youtube.com:443/watch?v=XFwezMqtXjA

Todd Z.

 

[gritz]

Thanks Todd would love to see any pictures or video!